Girl
Judith
praised, woman from Judea
About Judith
Judith represents classic naming at its finest, offering timeless appeal that has endured across generations and cultures. This distinguished name brings to mind strength, intelligence, and unwavering character—qualities that never go out of style. Parents who choose Judith often appreciate its rich literary and historical associations, from biblical narratives to accomplished figures throughout history. The name provides wonderful versatility through nicknames like Judy, Jude, or Judi, each offering different flavors while maintaining connection to the original. Judith works beautifully in professional settings, lending gravitas and credibility, yet softens perfectly in family environments. It's particularly appealing for parents seeking names that honor older generations while remaining entirely wearable for modern children. Judith doesn't chase trends—it sets standards, offering your daughter a name that will never feel dated or need explanation.
Popularity of the Name Judith
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #882 | ||||
| 1881 | #561 | ||||
| 1882 | #713 | ||||
| 1883 | #505 | ||||
| 1884 | #469 | ||||
| 1885 | #594 | ||||
| 1886 | #622 | ||||
| 1887 | #519 | ||||
| 1888 | #652 | ||||
| 1889 | #549 | ||||
| 1890 | #567 | ||||
| 1891 | #490 | ||||
| 1892 | #558 | ||||
| 1893 | #539 | ||||
| 1894 | #480 | ||||
| 1895 | #525 | ||||
| 1896 | #474 | ||||
| 1897 | #473 | ||||
| 1898 | #469 | ||||
| 1899 | #503 | ||||
| 1900 | #451 | ||||
| 1901 | #653 | ||||
| 1902 | #497 | ||||
| 1903 | #567 | ||||
| 1904 | #540 | ||||
| 1905 | #568 | ||||
| 1906 | #550 | ||||
| 1907 | #492 | ||||
| 1908 | #515 | ||||
| 1909 | #489 | ||||
| 1910 | #498 | ||||
| 1911 | #414 | ||||
| 1912 | #433 | ||||
| 1913 | #423 | ||||
| 1914 | #416 | ||||
| 1915 | #381 | ||||
| 1916 | #359 | ||||
| 1917 | #381 | ||||
| 1918 | #357 | ||||
| 1919 | #373 | ||||
| 1920 | #341 | #160 | |||
| 1921 | #351 | #143 | |||
| 1922 | #322 | #174 | |||
| 1923 | #299 | #161 | |||
| 1924 | #315 | #135 | |||
| 1925 | #285 | #114 | |||
| 1926 | #260 | #110 | |||
| 1927 | #266 | #104 | |||
| 1928 | #252 | #81 | |||
| 1929 | #242 | #88 | |||
| 1930 | #202 | #70 | |||
| 1931 | #168 | #37 | |||
| 1932 | #144 | #28 | |||
| 1933 | #119 | #22 | |||
| 1934 | #94 | #16 | |||
| 1935 | #54 | #10 | |||
| 1936 | #43 | #11 | |||
| 1937 | #34 | #8 | |||
| 1938 | #12 | #4 | |||
| 1939 | #8 | #3 | |||
| 1940 | #4 | #3 | |||
| 1941 | #6 | #3 | |||
| 1942 | #7 | #3 | |||
| 1943 | #7 | #3 | |||
| 1944 | #9 | #3 | |||
| 1945 | #9 | #2 | |||
| 1946 | #10 | #3 | |||
| 1947 | #12 | #2 | |||
| 1948 | #15 | #2 | |||
| 1949 | #16 | #3 | |||
| 1950 | #21 | #3 | |||
| 1951 | #25 | #5 | |||
| 1952 | #25 | #5 | |||
| 1953 | #30 | #5 | |||
| 1954 | #30 | #4 | |||
| 1955 | #31 | #4 | |||
| 1956 | #45 | #4 | |||
| 1957 | #53 | #6 | |||
| 1958 | #62 | #10 | |||
| 1959 | #70 | #12 | |||
| 1960 | #74 | #15 | |||
| 1961 | #83 | #16 | |||
| 1962 | #86 | #20 | |||
| 1963 | #91 | #34 | |||
| 1964 | #98 | #31 | #134 | ||
| 1965 | #102 | #45 | #130 | ||
| 1966 | #110 | #48 | #135 | ||
| 1967 | #130 | #58 | #139 | ||
| 1968 | #140 | #82 | #130 | ||
| 1969 | #157 | #72 | #147 | ||
| 1970 | #193 | #85 | #167 | ||
| 1971 | #206 | #120 | #148 | ||
| 1972 | #220 | #179 | #168 | ||
| 1973 | #250 | #119 | #163 | ||
| 1974 | #282 | #148 | #173 | ||
| 1975 | #284 | #189 | #184 | ||
| 1976 | #309 | #176 | #187 | ||
| 1977 | #333 | #207 | #174 | ||
| 1978 | #346 | #223 | #191 | ||
| 1979 | #371 | #264 | #228 | ||
| 1980 | #386 | #324 | #193 | ||
| 1981 | #351 | #275 | #254 | ||
| 1982 | #339 | #331 | #231 | ||
| 1983 | #367 | #319 | #284 | ||
| 1984 | #386 | #306 | |||
| 1985 | #408 | #276 | |||
| 1986 | #414 | #291 | |||
| 1987 | #425 | #405 | |||
| 1988 | #439 | #423 | |||
| 1989 | #469 | #317 | #420 | ||
| 1990 | #452 | #344 | |||
| 1991 | #452 | #373 | #375 | ||
| 1992 | #468 | #326 | #298 | ||
| 1993 | #443 | #550 | #280 | ||
| 1994 | #508 | #425 | #325 | ||
| 1995 | #505 | #480 | #372 | ||
| 1996 | #508 | #496 | |||
| 1997 | #504 | #635 | #377 | #418 | |
| 1998 | #547 | #754 | #433 | ||
| 1999 | #523 | #497 | |||
| 2000 | #612 | #842 | #437 | #490 | |
| 2001 | #574 | #979 | #466 | #613 | |
| 2002 | #586 | #703 | #484 | ||
| 2003 | #630 | #606 | #658 | ||
| 2004 | #538 | #492 | #814 | ||
| 2005 | #546 | #640 | #962 | ||
| 2006 | #579 | #989 | |||
| 2007 | #655 | #662 | #655 | ||
| 2008 | #716 | #800 | #867 | ||
| 2009 | #767 | #988 | #816 | ||
| 2010 | #873 | ||||
| 2011 | #831 | #852 | |||
| 2012 | #898 | #998 | |||
| 2013 | #994 | #866 | |||
| 2014 | #954 | #794 | #975 | ||
| 2015 | #929 | #983 | #697 | ||
| 2016 | #889 | #698 | #688 | ||
| 2017 | #846 | #657 | |||
| 2018 | #838 | #956 | #781 | ||
| 2019 | #823 | #568 | #807 | ||
| 2020 | #910 | #566 | |||
| 2021 | #953 | #939 | #642 | ||
| 2022 | #883 | #974 | #782 | ||
| 2023 | #897 | ||||
| 2024 | #831 | #979 | |||
| 2025 | #790 | #825 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Judith
Names Similar to Judith
Nicknames for Judith
- Judy
- Judi
- Juju
- Didi
Famous People Named Judith
| Judith Butler | American philosopher and gender theorist |
| Judith Sheindlin | Judge Judy - American television personality and former judge |
| Judith Jamison | American dancer and choreographer |
| Judith Light | American actress |
| Judith Durham | Australian singer |
| Judith Miller | American journalist |
| Judith Crist | American film critic |
| Judith Leiber | American fashion designer |
| Judith Resnik | American astronaut |
Characters Named Judith
| Judith Harper-Melnick | Character from "Two and a Half Men" |
| Judith Myers | Character from the movie "Halloween" |
| Judith Carr | Character from the TV series "The Sopranos" |
| Judith Farrow | Character from the movie "Death on the Nile" |
| Judith Iscariot | Character from the comic book series "Preacher" |
| Judith Grimes | Character from the video game series "The Walking Dead - The Telltale Series" |
| Judith McMonigle Flynn | Character from the "Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries" book series |
| Judith Havelock | Character from the James Bond novel "For Your Eyes Only" |
| Judith Brown | Character from the TV series "Skins" |
| Judith Miller | Character from the TV series "The Good Wife" |
| Judith Anderson | Character from the TV series "Vikings" |